Senior Occupational Therapist

Permanent Senior Occupational Therapist / Kaiwhakaora Ngangahau

Acute Inpatient Team North Shore Hospital / Te Whatu Ora Waitematā /Health NZ

1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) 

Te Whiwhinga Mahi: Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced and skilled Occupational Therapist who is passionate about working in an acute inpatient team.

As a senior practitioner you will be part of a senior team providing day to day clinical expertise and support to the inpatient Occupational Therapist and wider Allied Health team in close liaison with the Clinical Coach, Advanced Clinician, Occupational Therapy Clinical Leader, Team Manager and Professional Clinical Leader for Occupational Therapy.

Nga Pukenga Motuhake: Important Skills

· At least 5 years’ experience as an Occupational Therapist.

· Have strong clinical assessment and treatment skills with diverse occupational therapy knowledge.

· Experience working in an acute inpatient hospital setting.

· Flexibility and willingness to work across different wards to meet service needs.

· A good team player with excellent interpersonal and communications skills.

· Organised and demonstrate strong time management abilities.

· Be able to work positively and proactively to optimise patient and team experience.

· Desire to upskill self and others.

· Preferably will have project or quality improvement experience.

Ko Wai Matou : Our Organisation

Te Whatu Ora Waitematā / Health NZ has Four Core values that guide our practice within.

· Being Connected – We work collaboratively with patients, whānau and our colleagues aiming to provide best care for everyone.

· Everyone Matters – A respectful team that genuinely cares for one another, clients and whanau. We provide regular supervision and access to our free Employee Assistance Programme (Raise).

· With Compassion – We aim to make a positive difference in the patients and whānau experience by being helpful and compassionate.

· Better, Best, Brilliant – We offer In-house career and leadership development with regular in-services, training and education opportunities. Our supportive learning environment offers access to a clinical coach and specialist Advanced Clinicians.

Me Pehea te Tuku tono: How to apply?

Apply online via www.wdhbcareers.govt.nz. For assistance with your online application, contact Bairavi Thavarasa, Recruitment Consultant via bairavi.thavarasa@tewhatuora.govt.nz 

Click here for the position description.

For specific queries contact: Louise Harben OT Clinical leader.

Louise.Harben@waitematadhb.govt.nz

Or

Nicola Hartley Allied Health Team Manager

Nicola.Hartley@waitematadhb.govt.nz

Na Mutunga te tono: Deadline/ Closing Date: 12 November 2024

Job reference: WDHB18943